Using this site means agreeing to a few things. Most of them are about being honest with each other, and about not using the wild plants we document in ways that could hurt you or others.
When you use fungai.art (this website), the Foraging Map, the Herbal Engine, the Extraction Protocols, or any other Fungai Art service, you agree to these terms. If you don't agree, please don't use the services.
Fungai Art is an independent artistic and herbal practice run by Robin Floræsta. There is no company: all commercial activity — orders, patronage subscriptions, $MYCEL issuance — is conducted by Robin Floræsta personally, trading as Fungai Art. Your contract is with that person: Robin Floræsta, trading as Fungai Art, Ackerstraße 9, 10115 Berlin, Germany. Contact: robin@fungai.art. See also the imprint.
Fungai Art is an ecological art project and educational resource. The Herbal Engine, Extraction Protocols, Foraging Map, Health Intelligence, and related materials document traditional plant medicine, modern phytotherapy research, and ecological knowledge.
Everything here is for your education and personal exploration. It is not:
If you have a health concern, please consult a doctor. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a chronic condition, consult a qualified practitioner before using any herb.
The Foraging Map shows habitats, traditional harvest locations, and community observations. The map is approximate. Real-world plant identification requires expert knowledge.
By using the Foraging Map and related guides, you accept full responsibility for your own safety and the consequences of your foraging activity.
Some plants we document have specific legal status that varies by country. Examples include Amanita muscaria, Psilocybe species, Coca leaf, Calamus, Calea zacatechichi, Wild Dagga, Ephedra. We document them for educational purposes only.
You are responsible for knowing and complying with the laws in your country regarding possession, preparation, and use of any plant. Fungai Art does not sell or supply restricted substances and accepts no responsibility for your decisions in relation to them.
The Fungai Art name, logo, written content, photography, the Herbal Engine database, the extraction protocols, the Foraging Map design, and the Dinner Experience concept are the creative work of Fungai Art. All rights reserved unless otherwise marked. Where earlier material was made with collaborators, their rights in their own contributions are unaffected by this page.
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Public data we incorporate (GBIF observations, Open-Meteo weather) is used under its respective open licenses (CC0, CC BY 4.0).
The $MYCEL token (known to members as Hyphae) is a utility circulation token deployed on Polygon mainnet by Fungai Art. Max supply: 88,888,888. Annual mint ceiling: 5% of max.
$MYCEL is not a security, not an investment, and confers no ownership in Fungai Art or rights to future revenue. It is an internal medium of exchange for goods and experiences within the Fungai Art network — comparable to local currencies (Sardex, Bristol Pound) and pre-paid loyalty units.
Hyphae enter circulation through three pathways: Sporing (members earn through contribution), Collaboration (vendors and partners receive Hyphae for services rendered), and Patronage (24-month pre-paid subscription contracts). See /members#patronage for patronage terms.
Hyphae are spent (drawn) on extracts, ceremonies, academy access, retreats, and special extracts. Drawn Hyphae flow to The Mycelium treasury where they are recycled or composted (burned).
Governance is handled by a separate, soulbound (non-transferable) reputation called mycoTrust. Voice in Mycorrhizal Governance grows from ongoing participation and peer endorsement, not from token holdings. Decisions follow a sociocratic process: composting (discussion) → sporulation (consent vote) → fruiting (implementation).
$MYCEL is not listed on any DEX or CEX. Transfers between members are permitted for gifting only; speculative trading is contrary to the spirit of the token and may result in compost (burn) of listed tokens by the council.
A reference rate (fungai.art/mycel-basket) is published monthly indicating an approximate value of 1 MYCEL against a basket of gold (40%), olive oil (30%), and cacao (30%).
The basket is descriptive, not a peg. Hyphae are not redeemable for gold, olive oil, or cacao. Fungai Art does not hold reserves of these commodities. The basket is a communication tool that gives members a notional sense of the token's weight in everyday terms.
The reference rate has no enforcement mechanism on-chain and confers no claim against Fungai Art or against Robin Floræsta. It is not financial advice. In-network prices for goods are denominated in Hyphae, not EUR — the basket changes how Hyphae are described, not what they buy inside the network.
Patronage subscriptions (Spore €500, Hypha €1,500, Mycelium €5,000+) are pre-paid 24-month consumer contracts between the patron and Robin Floræsta, trading as Fungai Art. Patrons receive Hyphae at contract start and draw down extracts, ceremonies, and experiences over the term.
At end of term, patrons may: (a) renew, (b) continue at-will drawing remaining Hyphae, or (c) request a refund of any unused balance in EUR, calculated at the basket reference rate on the date of refund request.
Patronage is not investment. Patrons receive goods and experiences of genuine value, not financial returns. No interest accrues. No appreciation guarantee. Standard EU consumer protection applies. Patronage contracts may be cancelled within 14 days of signing with full refund (EU statutory withdrawal period).
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The site and all its information are provided "as is". To the maximum extent permitted by law, we disclaim warranties of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, and non-infringement.
We are not liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages arising from your use of the site, the information here, or any purchase from us. Where the consumer law that applies to you gives you stronger rights, those rights apply (and override this paragraph).
We may update these terms. Material changes will be flagged on the homepage and in the newsletter. Continued use after a change means you accept the new terms.
Mandatory EU consumer law applies to you and is not affected by anything on this page — including your statutory withdrawal rights. We have not named a governing law or a court here; if a dispute cannot be settled between us, the forum will be determined by the applicable consumer rules rather than by a clause we chose in advance.
Questions about these terms: robin@fungai.art